For the active –looking to sustain, boost and build. For those whom are more active and finding that they need to sustain more muscle mass as well as build more muscle read on. We will cover some herbs, supplements and eating guidelines to follow when one is exercising more rigorously. Protein The most vital intake [...]
Runners & Athletes: Herbs, Supplements & Diet Guidelines
Losing Weight and Fat: Herbs, Supplements & Diet Guidelines
Looking to lose a few centimetres? Read on. The most common complaint is that one just needs to lose a few centimetres “around”. This article is designed to provide you with some hints, tips, herbs and supplements to enable you to do just this and look fantastic. Herbs & Spices We will start with some [...]
Diabetic Diet Guidelines
SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR DIABETICS Follow a low GI index diet, GI indexes are measured by how rapidly foods break down and how quickly they are released into the bloodstream. Consuming foods with low glycemic index for these types of foods raise the blood glucose levels slowly, thereby avoiding quick sugar boosts. Avoid foods with a [...]
Homocystiene - the biggest unspoken risk contributor to cholestrol.
Homocystiene is an amino acid produced in the body during the metabolism of methionine in the liver, it is normally broken down into cysteine and ATP, but for various reasons it can build up. The biggest contributor is insufficient B vitamins, meaning that homocystiene can't be converted before it leaves the liver and circulates through [...]
Cholestrol Diet Guidelines
Cholesterol Diet Certain foods can be particularly useful in controlling your cholesterol levels 1) Olive oil and olive products - olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Olive oils high monounsaturated fatty acid content lowers "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increases 'good' high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. 2) Polyunsaturated, 'lite' and [...]
Choosing The Best Omega Supplements
When choosing a essential fatty acid (Omega 3) supplement there are a few things to remember. 1. the actual over-all amount of fatty acid contained in the capsule isn't all that important. 2. always look at the DHA vs EPA ratios 3. make sure the fish source is stated specifically 4. make sure the fish [...]
5 Basic Supplements recommended for the average jo!
Most people know it is important to take a multivitamin these days, but many don't realize that because our diets at best are good, but lacking in many essential nutrients, multivitamins are an essential supplement. Multivitamins are good, but don't provide enough of other vital vitamins and minerals that we need. Companies can either not [...]